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The countdown to spring has begun! And what better way to welcome warmer weather than with a new addition to the family?
The Animal Welfare League of Alexandria currently has a number of adorable dwarf hamsters up for adoption.
Good Thursday morning, Alexandria!
☀️ Today’s weather: Expect mostly sunny skies with a high of around 77 degrees and calm winds, eventually turning southwest at around 6 mph in the afternoon. Thursday night will be partly cloudy, with a low of about 58 degrees and a south wind of 6 to 10 mph.
Good Wednesday morning, Alexandria!
🌤️ Today’s weather: Expect partly sunny conditions, with temperatures reaching a high of about 75 degrees and gentle west winds at 5 to 7 mph. As we transition into Wednesday night, the sky should be mostly clear with cooler temperatures, dropping to a low of around 49 degrees. The southwest wind at 5 mph will become light and variable during the evening.
Good Tuesday morning, Alexandria!
☀️ Today’s weather: Expect sunshine and a high temperature around 69 degrees, accompanied by a west wind ranging from 7 to 14 mph, and gusts reaching up to 25 mph. The night will be partly cloudy with the temperature dropping to approximately 45 degrees, while the west wind decreases to around 6 mph.
Noteworthy: Built in 2008 and recently renovated throughout
Stately, Timeless Elegance — custom living at its finest! Located in close proximity to SSSAS Lower School and ACDS while D.C. and Old Town Alexandria are easy commutes. Built in 2008 this home has been recently updated throughout.
After a quiet week on the Potomac Yard arena front, it took center stage again this week as battles in Richmond reached fever pitch.
The $2 billion to fund the construction of the new arena was notably absent from the Virginia General Assembly’s final state budget.
Good Friday morning, Alexandria!
🌥️ Today’s weather: Expect a mostly cloudy day with highs near 59 and northeast winds at 5 to 7 mph, shifting to southeast in the afternoon. Friday night brings a 30% chance of showers after 1am and cloudy conditions with a low around 43. The southeast wind will continue at 6 to 8 mph.
Here in Alexandria, real estate is a spectator sport. Let’s take a look at some of the most and least expensive single-family homes sold last month (February 2024).
Most expensive single-family homes sold
A visibly frustrated Gov. Glenn Youngkin made a last-minute appeal to the Virginia legislature to support the Potomac Yard arena ahead of the General Assembly adjourning on Saturday.
“I believe the Senate is about to make a colossal mistake,” Youngkin said. “We came together over many months to represent the very best interests of the Commonwealth of Virginia, and to do it in a way that could put Virginia in the position for a big win in the Commonwealth.”
Good Wednesday morning, Alexandria!
🌧️ Today’s weather: Expect rain to start after 1pm, with patchy fog clearing by 8am and a high of 57°F. East winds will range from 3-7 mph, and there is a 90% chance of precipitation, potentially accumulating between a tenth and a quarter-inch. Rain is likely to continue until 1am on Wednesday night, bringing temperatures down to around 50°F and a 9 mph north wind. The precipitation chance is 80%, with potential amounts between a quarter and half-inch.
Handsome, friendly and fun?
Meet Jason, a 2-year-old pup who is up for adoption through the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria and ready to find his special someone!
